Fabulous food. I do not care for sushi so I had the Korean boneless ribs. Excellent. Soup and salad. Well worth the price.

Clarissa T.

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Very good service and delicious food!

William F.

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Report|21 days ago

Great food and great fun, especially Friday eve live band.

Todd P.

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Excellent food...try the specials!

Violeta C.

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None.from the service to food...every thing was great.

Rona F.

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This is a great place to go for Sushi. The flaming dishes are worth posting. The food is delicious, fresh, creative, and beautiful. If you are not fond of raw fish, they also have cooked sushi dishes. The atmosphere is wonderful and the service is top notch; great for a date or special event. If you like music, they have a live band on Friday nights. Don't Miss Wildfish!

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Eclectic ingredients, including eel and mint leaf, fill more than 30 maki rolls and helped earn Wildfish a spot on Gayot's list of the 10 best Chicago sushi restaurants in 2012. One roll pairs spicy salmon, fried tuna, and pico de gallo, and another mixes spicy mayo and sweet soy sauce with Alaskan king crab and a splash of Bacardi 151. Filet mignon and lobster sizzle in the tropical-hued dining room with walls of red, green, and gold and bamboo that sways against the ceiling. Glasses of imported Japanese beer and sake clink together in high-backed booths that offer privacy during dates and meals out with a parrot that only knows how to say your medical records.

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When you live in the city that is home to Lollapalooza and restaurants such as Alinea and Next,
it’s only natural to want to combine the two. That probably won’t happen anytime soon but that
doesn’t mean you shouldn’t rock out with your fork out.1. Uncommon Ground Lakeview Hidden amongst Cubs fans and country bars on Clark Street, is one of my favorite restaurants
and spots for live music. If you’ve heard of Uncommon Ground, you probably know it for their
menu of locally grown and sourced dishes. Maybe even the rooftop garden at their Edgewater
location or their brand-new, 1st in Illinois, certified organic brewery. But did you know they also feature nightly acoustic music, mainly of the singer-songwriter
variety? One suggestion: the performance space is intimate so make a reservation. Past
performers include Jeff Buckley, Andrew Bird, The Frames and more.Music Calendar
(http://www.uncommonground.com/pages/calendar/51.php) 2. Heartland Cafe/Red Line Tap Jump on the Red Line and head north to the Heartland Cafe and its sister venue, Red Line Tap.
The Roger’s Park restaurant’s menu is on the wholesome side, with breakfast served all day. I
say grab the buffalo burger and a side of cornbread - there are also plenty of vegetarian/vegan
options too!
After dinner, catch a show at the Red Line Tap. Whether its punk, funk or something in between,
you can hear live music 7 nights a week. Shows are low-priced (sometimes free!) and the
whiskey selection is fantastic. Events Calendar (http://www.redlinetap.com/events/)3. Havana If you think mojitos and music go hand in hand, Havana in River North is the spot for you. As the
name suggests, the menu is full of Cuban food and has something for everyone - like Cuban
sandwiches and steaks for meat lovers and Chiles Relleños for vegetarians. And don’t forget to
order one of their exotic Caribbean cocktails or a mojito. After dinner, get in a little dancing thanks to awesome music from a live band. Check the music
calendar (http://havanachicago.com/eventos/) before you go - bands don’t play every night. And
be prepared for a loud and lively environment!4. Beat Kitchen When your name is Beat Kitchen, you either have a combination food/anger problem, or you are
a combination restaurant/music venue. Located in Roscoe Village, off all the spots on my list,
this is the only one with a real concert feel. Come early and grab a table to eat; then head to the
back and stand to watch a show. The venue itself is on the small side, so grab tickets ahead of time if a band you really want to
see is playing. As far as food goes, it’s a lot better than you’d expect. I recommend the
quesadillas or a specialty pizza. Event Calendar (http://www.beatkitchen.com/calendar/)5. Bandera Bandera, in River East, is all about ambiance. Dim lighting, a view of Michigan avenue and live
jazz music while you eat definitely set the mood. The music is second fiddle to the food here so
come with an appetite. Portions are very generous. If, after your house-ground burgers or a Macho salad, you are still
hungry, pat yourself on the back. Then order a Bandera-made ice cream sandwich.Extra: Lunch at Potbelly’sIf you’re just looking for a hot sandwich, a cup of soup and some jams from a local musician,
then Potbelly’s should be your new lunch spot. Besides being known for their extensive secret
menu, Potbelly also has a lengthy musician directory
(http://www.potbelly.com/Company/MusicianDirectory.aspx). Don’t listen to your mom - playing (music) with your food is okay!

Dim sum…what is it exactly? When I’m explaining it to someone who has no clue, I try to compare it to
something similar. Lately, I’ve been referring to it as the Chinese version of Spanish tapas. Essentially, its
small Chinese dishes served on plates or in steamer baskets that are shared and typically consumed
during brunch or lunch.There are two ways that dim sum is served in local Chicago restaurants: off a cart where you select items
as they pass by or off a paper menu with pictures of the items available. With a paper menu, you
indicate which items you want and the server brings the items to your table.Regardless of how it’s served, I always recommend asking for the paper menu if it’s your first time.
Why? You’ll get a better idea of what is offered and what things are as the carts pass. If something
catches your eye on the paper menu and you don’t see it on the carts, you can ask your server about it
and they’ll find the cart that has it or ask the kitchen to prepare it.If dim sum is being offered on carts, the carts will move throughout the restaurant stopping at each
table and the server will visually show you what they have on their cart. Oftentimes, similar items are
grouped together on the carts. For example, one cart may have multiple types of dumplings while
another cart will contain various fried foods. As the server shows you what they have, say or nod yes
and they will put it on your table. After they have placed the item on your table, they will also mark it on
the sheet placed on your table when you were seated. This sheet tracks what items you have ordered
and the size so that you will be charged accordingly upon completion of your meal. Each individual item
is usually categorized in 1 of 4 price categories: small, medium, large and extra-large. The great thing
about ordering items off carts: immediate consumption!If it’s your first time eating dim sum, my safe bets are: shrimp and pork shu mai dumplings, fried shrimp
rolls, sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf with chicken (this typically also has Chinese sausage and a hard-
boiled egg), bbq pork steamed buns, shrimp dumplings, fried taro and egg custard tarts. I think this
combination gives you a decent variety that allows you to try some staples but also venture out slightly.
Some of the items will come with a dipping sauce. Others you can dip into hoisin (slightly sweet), soy
sauce or chili sauce. I tend to mix hoisin sauce with a bit of chili sauce and use that as my dipping sauce
for items that don’t come with one.For me, the beauty of dim sum is that you get to try a wide assortment of items. Even if you order
something you don’t love, the portions are typically small enough that you don’t feel guilty not eating it
all. On the flip side, you can order more of things that you love! Shu mai is one of my favorites and we
normally get two orders for our table if we have a group of four. So tell me, do you dim sum? And if so,
what’s your preferred dim sum restaurant and which items are your favorites?

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